Paris Saint-Germain Defeat Liverpool in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
T.E (Elbotola)
08 April 2026at20:51
French club Paris Saint-Germain secured an important 2-0 victory over English visitors Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash, held at the Parc des Princes.
PSG concluded the first half with a one-goal lead, courtesy of Desire Doue's strike in the 11th minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia then doubled their advantage in the second half, finding the net in the 65th minute.
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi featured from the start and played the entire duration of the match.
The return leg is scheduled to take place next Tuesday at Anfield in England (20:00 GMT+1). Liverpool will be aiming to overturn the deficit, while Paris Saint-Germain will look to seal their spot in the semi-finals.
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Champions League quarter-final first leg between PSG and Liverpool?
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Desire Doue scored in the first half, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a second goal in the 65th minute, giving PSG a strong advantage.
How does this result impact Liverpool's chances in the Champions League?
This 2-0 defeat means Liverpool faces a significant challenge to advance in the Champions League. They must now overturn a two-goal deficit in the return leg at Anfield, requiring a strong performance to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
When is the return leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool scheduled?
The return leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool is scheduled for next Tuesday. It will take place at Anfield in England, where Liverpool will attempt to overcome the deficit and PSG will aim to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
